Requirements
All biology majors must compete the following core classes and choose one of the emphasis areas.
Note: Entry requirements differ among graduate schools. Students are responsible to contact the graduate schools in which they are interested to determine these requirements.
| Biology Major (B.S.) Requirements | 73–75 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 18 units | |
CHEM 151 General Chemistry*/** | 4 | |
CHEM 152 General Chemistry II** | 4 | |
CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry – Theory I | 4 | |
CHEM 252 Organic Chemistry – Theory II | 4 | |
CHEM 261 Organic Chemistry – Lab | 1 | |
CHEM 262 Organic Chemistry – Lab | 1 | |
| Mathematics | 6 units | |
MATH 151 Applied Calculus I | 3 | |
MATH 152 Applied Calculus II | 3 | |
| Physics | 8–10 units | |
| Select two the following: | ||
PHYC 151 Physics for Life Sciences I*/** | 4 | |
PHYC 152 Physics for Life Sciences II** | 4 | |
PHYC 161 Physics for Science and Engineering I*/** | 5 | |
PHYC 162 Physics for Science and Engineering II** | 5 | |
| Biology | 23 units | |
BIOL 151 General Biology I* | 4 | |
BIOL 152 General Biology II | 4 | |
BIOL 240 Biology of Microorganisms | 4 | |
BIOL 280 Cell Biology | 4 | |
BIOL 300 Genetics | 4 | |
BIOL 496 Senior Seminar: Ethics and the Sciences* | 3 | |
| Program Emphasis Requirements | 18 units | |
| All biology majors must complete the core requirements as well as the requirements for one of the emphasis areas: | ||
*Meets a General Studies (or elective) requirement.
**This course may be waived with appropriate Advanced Placement test score.
Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
